We have seen that it will snow for three days. Do we need to change the car tires to snow tires for Road trip in Banff ?

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Don't need to change tires, I have been in Banff these days, and there was still quite a bit of snow around Lake Louise and Moraine Lake yesterday.

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If you need to change to snow tires, it is recommended to make an appointment with the rental company in advance. We arrived yesterday and rented from Hertz, but we couldn't even add snow tires. The only upgrade was a pickup truck. When we arrived in Banff in the morning, it started to snow, and we were a little nervous. We ran to the Banff store to ask if there were any snow tires available. The staff was very nice and helped us confirm the tires, saying that they were suitable for light snow but not for medium to heavy snow. They also told us not to worry too much. Friends who come later should pay attention to the weather temperature, which should be lower than now. It's also peak season, so make an appointment in advance to avoid having to drive unsafely.

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